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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-02
THE COMMON COUNCIL.
Resume of the Proceedings Last Night

A Resume of the Proceedings Last Night
There was very full attendance at the
meeting of the Common Council last
night. Mr.. Bethel presided and there
were only three abscntecs. There was
also a respectable attendance Of attorneys
and others interested in the various city
railway schemes. The Council decided,
however, TO postpone action on all OF
these cases.
REPORTS were read from a number OF
committees, most of them too yolumniOus
for publication, and but few of great
public interest. Various reports from
the Finance Committee were adopted
without dissent. 4 number of permits
were granted for the erection OF wooden
buildings.
The new school buildings were received
and turned over 10 the City School
Board. 4 resolution to pave around
these buildings was referred to the Fin
ance Committee.
Whatever is done in this matter should
be done at once. no children can attend
these schools when it is over shoe deep in
mud. There should be very little red
tape I'm so important matter.
The Council unanimously adopted an
amendment of Mr.. Cutchin's, forbidding
the sale of beer or any other liquor at the
New Reservoir One of Mr.. Kaufman,
prOhibtory games, being too indefinite
was repealed But as gaming is a
viola ion of State law, no legislation is
necded ON that subject The unanimous
action of the Council ON the liquormattel
will be almost as unanimously approved
by the public.
Mr.. kaufman introduced a resolution
I'm reference TO the improvement OF
Shock0e creek This is good move.
Quite q number Of resolutions were
presented and referred.
On the whole the session of the COun-
cil was good one. If they did not
transact much important business during
the session they certainly did no great
harm, and that is one thing TO be thank
ful for.
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Ambulance Work.

The city ambulance was called to
Myers & Brothers tobacco factory about
10 o'clock yesterday to colored woman,
Mary Allen, who was taken sick while at
work. DR.. Rodgers rendered the neees-
sary attention and removed the sick wo-
man to her home, corner Of Fifteenth
and Marshall streets.
A colored man employed at T c. Will
liams x Co.'S factory, on South Seventh
street, was made seriously sick yesterday
afternoon by drinking too much ice
water DR.. Rodgers, the physician in
charge of the ambulance, relieved him.
Called at ) o'clock to Iarbrough's fac
tory to see a colored girl named Mary
Blair, who was overcome by heat. She
was taken to her home in Rockets.
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THE WEATHER.
Copions Rains Slightly Warmer To-Day

Copious Rains Slightly Warmer To-Day
Sunday was a rainy day, at least after
noon-thiS caused decline in the TEN.
perature: Sunday night was cloudy and
cool. Yesterday was cloudy, close and
sultry. The thermometer rose up to 81.
There was a little rainfall during the day
and about 730 p VI. heavy shower set
in. After that it rained with but little
intermission until midnight. 1t Is stated
at the Signal Office in Washington that
here is no change in the atmospheric
conditions which have existed since the
middle Of July, and that no immediate
relief from the excessive heat may be
expected The indications for the next
twenty four hours are local rains and
slightly warmer weather. The rains pre-
dicted for to-day may make it something
cooler But the prospects after 3 o'clock
are fora continuance of the warm weather.
II was about 1890 when the last fearful
shower came up, and it did seem for a
time as II the bottom had dropped out.
The streets were oyerilowed in some
places. and the rain will rank almost In
volume with the noted one Of July 22.
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Let thc rath be Ciudcrcd.

The comfort, convenience, and pleasure
of the patrons of the Dummy line is very
much diminished hy the mire and mass of
mud through which they have TO go in
making the change from The horse cars to
the Dummy train. a few loads of cindcrs,
which can be obtained for the hauling,
would abate the nuisance and add mucn
to the pleasure of the public who use this
line The company should see to it that
their patrons bave good, dry, and suit
able Walk-waY from one car to the other
otherwise many who would visit the Park
will prefer staying away TO avoid the
necessity of a tramp through the mud.
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ALEXANDRIA DELEGArION.
For "a Debt settlement.
Alexandria Gazette.

As the question of the settlement Of the
State debt will probably come before the
Democratic Convention 10 be- held at RO-
anOke on Thursday next, reporter Of the
Gazette. i'm order To ascertain the opinion
Of the ten Alexandria delegates on the
subject, interviewed them with the follow
ing result:
Mayor Smoot, delegate from the Fourth
ward, said he was now engaged in looking
over the various debt statements with re-
gard To- this very question, and was hardly
ready for am answer He thought however,
that the State had better settle with her
creditors by paying them as interest what
remained of her revenues after paying all
the legislative expenses of the State gov
eminent
Judge c. +. Stuart, Of the Third ward,
thought that the Riddlcberger bin with u
tax receivable coupon feature might be-
agreed upon, but 10 have the matter set
tied he would be- even willing togo beyond
the Riddlcbergcr settlement.
Commonwealth Attorney Marbury. OF
the Second ward, was in favor Of settle
ment of the debt question, irrespective of
the Riddleberger bill, and Of removing
the issue from politics. lie wants settle
ment.
Dr. 4. +. Cox Of the Second ward, said
be was in favor Of standing by the Riddle.
berger bill. The State might be able to
pay the debt. but il was evident she was
not going 10 do so.
Mr.. j. W. Holt, Of the Third ward, was
in favor Of a proper and equitable assess
ment Of the property throughout the State
OF the lands as well Of city property
and OF making the best settlement with
the creditors that the revenues oft estate
will allow.
Mr.. Sc. Brent, Of the Third ward, said
he was now looking over the report OF the
debt commission, held during the recent
extra session Of the legislature, and
thought that the proposition of the bond
holders, with few minor changes, might
have been accepted by the State. He was
in favor Of paying the debt.
Mr. r. W Ballenger, Of the Third ward,
was in favor Of upholding the action Of
the last legislature in reference to the debt
matter. However, if anything better could
be done blythe Democratic party he would
be in favor Of such action.
Mr. Richard Rowland, OF the Fourth
ward, was in favor Of making the best
settlement that could be agreed upon be-
tween the bOndholdcrs and the State, re-
gardless OF the Riddleberger bill.
Mr. G.. o. Monroe, Of the First ward,
was opposed TO any unnecessary agita-
tion OF the debt question, but was in favor
Of settling the debt on basis giving the
creditors all that the present revenues
would allow, after deducting the ex-
penses Of the State.
Mr.. Hubert Snowden, OF the First
ward. thought the only way.t to settle the
debt was to pay it, and the sooner that
was done the better il would be fore every
interest Of the State He thought that If
half the effort had been made 10 pay the
debt that had been made 10 keep from
paying II the question would have been
settled long ago.
II will be seen by the above that the
Alexandria delegation Is by no means
welded to the Riddleberger settlement.
Pure Old French Brandy and Sherry
Wine For sale 10y
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DREMOVAL OF DAMS IN JAMES
II RIVER.
NOTICE FROM THE COMM1SS1ONERS TO
PARTIES INTERESTED.

The UNDERSIGNED Commissioners appointed
hy the Board of Public Works. in pursuauce ui
an act of the Legislature, 90 SECURE III T.
REMOVAL OF CERTAIN DAMS IN III g.
JAMES RIVER AND IT'S TklBO IAkl Is,
viii meet at the following named times ana
places tO.wit.
AT Maideu's Adventure Dam, Tuesday,
August %, los1. between the hours of a IN. ana
IT, noon.
AT fcmbcrton's station, same day, between
the hours 1i IT, noon and pm.
AT Iyc River Dam, same day, between the
hours of and JPN.
At Joshua Falls Dams, ON Wednesday. Au
gust 10Th, between the hours of am. and H.
noon
ON Thursday, August llth. the said Commits
eioncrs viii hc az the several Dams between
Iyuchburg and Balcony Falls, commencing in
the morning nt Lynchhurg.
ON Friday. August l2th' they viii visit the
Dams bet,gecn Balcony Falls and buchanan,
commencing i'm the morning at Balcony Falls.
ON SATURDAY., August 18TH, they viii visit the
patus ON North river, between Balcony rails
and Lexington, commencing ln the morning "l
Balcony Falls. -
Persons interested i'm the question of renoN
ing the Dams either as property OWNERS o. ~
residents OF thc ucighbOrhoOd, afe lnNlicd 20
meet the Commission atthc times ana places
named above. and make any suggestions
deemed pertinent upon the subject
PAUL &. EDMONDS,
X. ID. klRkPATMCk,
w. ID. DABNEl,
2ly25 tau9 Commissioners.
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AUGUSTA, Ga, August THE Sayan-
nah river now registers 3j feet. Seven
eights of the entire city is flooded TO a
depth OF from I to 90 feet, and I'm
many instances the water is in the see.
ond story of the houses.
Reports from up the river are to the
effect that it is pouring rain, and ii is
feared that the entire city will be flooded.
Yesterday afternoon the water was So
deep ON the streets that sailing yachts
could be seen i'm dozens of them.
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whas (, Being Done on the City Railway.

It takes an enterprising reporter to
keep up with the Union Passenger Rail
way. Yesterday part of the force were
track laying on Franklin street between
Eighth and Ninth, and others were ex-
cayating way ont on Ashland street.
Ashland street runs out from Reservoir
street cia the Old Reservoir to the New.
A short turn when the latter is reached
will bring the road to superintendent
Calder's house, which j. the extreme
western terminus. The work Of paving
Seventh street from Clay to Franklin
has been very nearly completed.
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The following is from The Washington
letter iu the Alexandria Gd-,ue.
"Sincc Miss Van Lew, the Federal spy
resigned her position i'm the Postoiiice
Department because her pay was reduced
from 81 900 TO S12O, she has received
from influential Republicans in The North
numerous proiler, of assistance IN any
undertaking She may determine upon,
and even the New York Norld recon-
mends her to the favor of its readers for
Tine service She rendered the country dur
ing the war
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CHICAGO, August IA Times special
from Harrisburg, H., says Persons
who have Just returned from the interior
of Hardin county report that the kuk-
lux gang are preparing for another on
slaught ON the good people OF that section.
Since the James Belt assassination of last
week County Judge Jacob Hess, Logan
Belts wife, and number of others hove
received written notices to ,eaye the
county Not less than eight others who
have received these notices have been
waylaid and killed.
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WELCOME VISITORS.
Arrival and Reception of the Junger Man
nerchOr.


over ffty members of the Junger Man
nerchor of Philadelphia reached the city
SUNDAY morning They were met at
Bvrd-street station by committee from
the Gesangyerein of which Mr.. II. g..
Miller was chairman They were escort
cd 10 Sanger Halle where they had fine
reception and partO0k Of lunch After
spending avery agreeable time, they were
driven to the headquarters at Ford's Ho-
tel.
I'm the afternoon from 800 TO s O'Clock
they were driven around the city and
viewed many points of interest AT 9
o'clock " "a commers wa. held at Scn-
ger Halle. There was music, short
speeches and good time generally.
Among ;he speakers were Messrs. Arno
Leonhardt of Philadelphia II. g. Miller
and viii ann II. Zimmerman. This com
mers. or sociablc, lasted until midnight.
There were number of ladies with
the party. and all seemed pleased with
the trip.
The party rested at Ford's sunday
night and left for The Caycns of Luray
Yesterday morning at 1890 o'clock.
Some twenty-five of the Gesangyereln
Virginia accompanied them.
There were several BaltmOreans in the
Philadelphia party.
IL is regretted That the rain spoiled
much of the pleasure Of the trip, but all
seemed more than pleased with their
visit and their reception. Mcssrs. Miller
sicgel. Richter, Spilling Klein, Roseneck
Schmidt. and other, of the committee
worked hard for the success Of the re-
reniinn.
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FREE CONCERTs.
Programme for To-Night.

The open-air music schedule for this
week is Capital Sql are, Tuesday, Gp.m;
Monroe Park, Thurs lay Slj pm; Mar
shall Park, Saturday s:l5pm.
All of the concerts last week were well
attended Perfect order was maintained
and the enjoyment was very general
pROGAMME FOR CAPITOL SQUARE.
l. Polka March .......... .......... +. Ncumann.
%. SchotNschc Hurry, Little Children
ID. Bmham.
g. Overture Bronze Horse. d. and J.. Auhcr.
s. Polka MaIurku. fuicnncila. a....... 4. FAUST
o.. Jerusalem Tine Golden. Am hl d. Basclcr
ia. simplicity. -....- ..--....-.. j. M"7'
" DO. Intro. uud Waltz Ninoii IL. ''iiie'
Hunting Seen. Descriptive Piece.
Bucalossi.
s. March Souvenir % Enghicn....... q. Bigge
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BLIND TOM.
Ill. ono SMILED at Lust.

The Baltimore Snn of Yesterday gays
Judge Hugh l.. Bond, sitting in Balti-
more as of the United States Circuit
Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
on Saturday ratified an agreement in the
case of Thomas Virgins blind Tom
and his mother, Charity Virgins, against
General James " Bethune Of Warren
ton The suit was originally brought for
an account Of the profits Of Toms con-
certs. In April last, before the case
came to hearing, an agreement, subject
10 the approval Of the court was entered
into between Messrs Leigh X. Page of
Richmond, Va, and A. j. Lerche Of New
York. counsel for the plaintiffs, and MI
$. Ferguson Beach Of Alexandria, coun-
gel for General Bethune, by which Gen
cral Bethune vas to deliver Tom to the
custody Of the court and pay $1,000 in
cash In settlement of all claims against
him as committee OF Tom and as surety
for his son, John G.. Bethune, Mr.. Lerche,
after signing the agreement, filed petit
tiOn asking the court 10 SET aside the
agreement, and that General Bethune be
committed until he should pay $40 600
ALLEGED to be due since March, 1884, and
required TO deliver up Tom Judge Bond
oyerruled the motion and approved the
agreement. The order requires that Gen
eral Bethune deliver Tom to the court at
Alexandria on August lG, 1881 and pay
the money by September TO- 1887.
Tom will now be delivered TO the
widow Of J. G.. Bethune. General Be
thune denied that Tom was an idiot.
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The following cases were disposed of
yesterday
y. n. Johnson lcolorcdl, drunk and dis
orderly ON the street Fined $3.50 and
cost
May Thompson colorcdl, disordcrly
and trcsspassing ON the premises of Il. j.
Smith Fined - and cost
Harry Dustcr and Bette Tunsiall )both
colorcdJ disordcrly ON the street. Mary
Dustcr fined - and bond required for her
good.behayior Bette cTunstalld discharged.
Eliza Jones lcolored), drunk and dis.
orderly Fined $3.50
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Ferry Must Apologize or Fight.
\ Fight Against the Hangman.

LONDON, August ALFRED Sowery,
who was convicted OF the murder of his
sweetheart, was hanged at Lancaster to-
day. When the hangman attempted To
pinion his arms and legs the condemned
man made a desperate resistance, scream
ing and fighting sayagciy. He was fin
ally oyerpowcred and carried to the scat
fold
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4 Pretty Girl Murdered.

Chicago August This morning the
dead body of pretty white girl, about
sixteen years of age, was found under
the east end of the Eighteenth street
yiaduct. The clothing of the unfortunate
girl was in disorder and covered with
blood All the circumstances indicated
an atrocious murder md the police inn
mcdiately legan search and inyes-
tiga;iOn.
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\ New Proposition.

We call attention to Mr. Whitlock s
proposition for the debt settlement. It's
sensible and business-like, and deserves
consideration. Let the question be open
to all suggestions.
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y. VI. &. A.
Special Services and Personal Points.

Special Services and Personal Points.
Mr. II VI. Clarke conducted his farewell
service Sunday evening at 3.4j O'Clock.
At . o'clock he led a meeting at the Re
treat for the Sick At 72j am, ycster-
day hc left for Washington, followed by
many good wishes.
The Christian Association will conduct
meetings at the Retreat for the Sick on
every fifth Sabbath
Mr.. John r. Nicholas, who is iaYorabiiy
and widely known IS temporarily III
charge of the secretary Office.
Nh. NJ. Dickic, secretary of the Kail-
road branch, has left for Mr. Moody s
school al Northfcld Mass. Mr.. Joseph
p. Bailey Is in charge Of the Manchester
office during his absence Mr. Bailey ex-
poets to attend the above school next fall.
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Death of a Good Woman.

Information was received in this city
yesterday of the death near Rockville,
Hanover county, Of Mrs. Maria NJ. lrby.
This sad event occurred last Friday, and
was sudden. The intcrmcnt took place
from the old homestead Saturday even
ing The deceased had been in feeble
health, but death Is supposed TO have
been caused by paralysis.
She was the widow of the late Captain
William Rufu. lrby, and was "a devoted
mother and an honor to womanhood IN
am of ifc's relations She leaves num-
bcr of children and grandchildren among
the former are Mrs John J.. Woods0n of
Ashland. Mrs. f. G.. Moncurc of Caroline,
and Mcs-rs A. Y. and William T. irby.
The deceased was an aunt Of Messrs.
james A. and Thomas w. Gentry Of this
city.
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PUBLIC DEBT CALCULATIONS.
How settlement May BE Arrived At

How "a settlement May BE Arrived At.
Mr. Robert If. Whitlock, well-known
and successful business man Of this city,
has for months past given careful study
20 the debt question, hoping To reach a
solution satisfactory alike To- the debtor
and creditor lie has given close atien-
ton 10 the stenOgraphic report of the
proceedings of The conference between
the legislative committee and Messrs.
Thornton and Braithwaite, and he be
lieyes that he has found path out of
the forest Of difficulties, and states the
case as follows
RICHMOND, Va, July 2G, 1887.
10 the Pu5lic. and SpeciaAy tic Delegates to
the Concenti0n 1T R0aH0ke.
Gentlemen.-I have been studying the
of settling the debt under the
present rate of taxation. have been
cgrefullv examining the discussions Of
the Joint committee and the committee
representing the Council of Foreign
BondhOlders. | have formulated two
mans for the accomplishment of so de-
sirable an end, and have submitted both to
the criticisms Of the Second Auditor,
Colonel Craig, of the First Auditors
Office, and Major Ryland Of the Second
Auditors office, who very kindly and
courtcously examined them and and gave
their opinions that the revenues OF the
Commonwealth would not justify so large
an annual sum without encrOachment on
some vital interest which would not be
endorsed by hepeople. ] have therefore
advanced on the clemency and intelli-
gence of the Council of Foreign Bond
holders to such a point as think will be
accepted 10y them when satisfied that this
is our ultimatum, and ! herewith give
YOU my conclusion, which is my third
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SOME ADVICE GRATIS.
To Young Men who Wish To Enter the
Journalistic Field \ Reporters Needs.

i
Journalistic Field \ Reporters Needs.
There are many persons in this cold,
cruel world who aspire To the reportOrial
chair; in fact, they just yearn for II.
There are but few who do not think that
they have every qualification 10 be the
local. news, telegraphic, commercial, dra-
matte, fighting, musical, marine, sport
inr. and obituary editor Of live sheet
And i'm addition they imagine they could
also fll the places Of prOofreader, hoss
reporter. society sketcher, general utility
man. and advance agent, interviewer. with
perfect ease. But the man who does this
and expects to keep mp with the process
sion and not take back seat for any
competitor must be well heeed with
talent Of varied order, and especially
with leg talent.
The man who undertakes all this has
about a- many irons in the fire as he can
we'll handle. and has but little time To
talk to book agents or 10 have explained
tO him the mysteries of the latest patent
right with the thermometer at 81 i'm the
shade
A FEW REQUISITES.
1t requires To be a reporter AN intimate
acquaintance with the city and its people.
4 good memory passablc descriptive
powers. little humor and some senti-
mcnt-a bit of fancy and good deal of
fact A strong constitution, good eyes
and ears, and almost untring limbs.
\ readiness To "catch on some inyen i've
power, a lively Imagination, alittle check,
/ "A good address. tongue not too glib but
/ lust Glib enough, and determination not 20
/ yet left, if possible. either on acold day
/ or any other day.
4 capacity to accommodate yourself 10
/ circumstances whether at the Station
/ house or at the Executive mansion. To take
/ i'm a dog fight, church festival, mission
ary meeting. or Manchester lawn party.
You must be at home, at Dennystreet
/ Park, at Park Place church, or on Byrd
+ Island In fact it requires a steady hand,
a cool head, good sized foot, "A quick
eve. an ear not necessarily long, but ac-
/ tive. good temper, and fair knowledge
of men and things generally To have
all this often requires years OF expert
ence.
NOT A HAPPY LOT.
But even 10 him who has a fair share
Of these qualifications about fifteen hours
per day spent In grinding out all kinds OF
local items, and home and foreign hap
penings. i'm this weather is not the most
conducive of all things tO a pleasant and
serene temperament, and Is not the sum
of all happiness That the business ha,
its destinations and its compensations is
true, but 20 those who have not yet enter
ed upon lis devious ways and imagine il
the most direct avenue to wealth and
fame. this writer gives Punch's GEE
brated advice 10 young men about 10
marry. 1t Is all contaiued in that short
but significant monosyllable, DON'T
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Pure Old French Brandy and Sherry
Wine. For sale by
CHAMBERLAYSE 4 Co,
~ and Il South Thirteenth street
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..uWlOk. llD D.. Main street. Cor
solicited.
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Rev. DR.. Il. F. Kerr, pastor Of the
First Presbyterian church, and his wife,
left the city yesterday morning for an
extended visit To the North. They will
be absent about six weeks. While Dr.
Kerr is away his pulpit will be filled on
but during the week there Will
be no service in his church.
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Hr cutting. dyclug. shaving. and
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Choice Imported Claret-price very
olw-at Chamberlayne & Co.'S, 10 and Il South
Thirteenth street.
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N d. hOktlSEII No. II Seventh street
Manchester. Phone. 80.